First Essays and Projects of the Semester

Hello parents and students,

The first essays/projects that students are working on for this semester are:

6th Grade: The Athlete Presentation:
-students present a power point presentation of their favorite athlete
-the oral presentation must be accompanied by a power point presentation and prepared note cards
-presentation will include:

Who is the athlete?  What sport do they play?

1. Background/Childhood of athlete
1. Where were they born
2. What was their family like (how many siblings do they have)
3. Where did they grow up
4. How did they become interested in this sport
2. Statistics about the athlete
1. How many medals/awards have they won
2. What medals/awards have they won
3. Records they have set
3. Interesting Facts about your athlete
4. Why did you choose this athlete?  Do you think they are a good role model to others?  Why?

 7th Grade: Lent Essay

Essay Questions:

1.  What does Lent mean to you?  What are you giving up for Lent or what are you going to reflect on?

OR

2.  What are the similarities and differences between what you celebrate and Lent?

 Essay#1:

 I. Intro.

II. Define Lent, who celebrates it, and why?

III. How do you and your family celebrate Lent?   What does it mean to you?

IV. What are you reflecting on during the time of Lent?  What do you hope to change or maintain?

V. Conclude

Essay#2:

I. Intro.

II. Talk about your religious beliefs, and if you celebrate a time of fasting and prayer similar to Lent

III. Define Lent, who celebrates it, and why?

IV. Compare and contrast Lent, and how you fast/pray

V. Conclude

8th Grade: Literature Response

 

-Students choose one of the three types of response to literature to write about their favorite novel or poem.  The three types of responses to literature are:

1. Letter to the author
2. Comparison of works
3. Book review

 -Students need to include:

• Summary of the work
• Discussion of:
• themes, 
• characters, 
• conflict/resolution, 
• settings
• language (dialogue, dialect of characters, figurative language)
• author's writing techniques (point of view, flashbacks, etc.)

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Moussa